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administers to 300 day campers, during the
school year they have nearly 6,000 students
and their accompanying chaperones come for
overnight fieldtrips from schools all over
North Carolina and from states as far away as
Illinois and Indiana. The focus of this school
program is scientific inquiry and hands-on
learning techniques as the students work in
outdoor classrooms.
According to Interim Program Director
Ms. Mindy Furrer, “The goal of the Sound to
Sea Program is to help students from public,
private and parochial schools understand why
and how we are tied to the earth. Through the
Biology, Cultural or Current Events Program
options students have the opportunity to learn
about the unique adaptations of the plants and
animals that live on a barrier island, how man
has used these plants and animals throughout
history, or how the loss of this amazing
biodiversity is harmful to human health.”
The primary purp>ose of Trinity Center is
to accommodate groups from the Episcopal
Diocese of East Carolina. Its restful
surroundings, well-designed meeting and
conference rooms and attractive overnight
accommodations provide just the right
ambience for effective events. Greg Premo,
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executive director, said; “We do, however,
welcome non profits and churches of all
denominations to bring groups to Trinity
Center. We have hosted all kinds of retreats,
including choirs, congregational and church
leadership retreats, family reunions, women’s
and men’s gatherings and self-directed
spiritual retreats. We host eight weeks of
residential Elderhostel programs as well as
educational seminars for county, state and
regional institutions. Well known PKS
resident Jacque Mason is group coordinator
at Trinity Center. She and her fellow PKS
resident Chris Mohr welcome inquiries in
person, phone or internet at
www.trinity@trinityctr.com.
Trinity Center accepts reservations two
years in advance. Episcopal diocesan events
are scheduled in January; after that its calendar
is open to other organizations on a first call/
first serve basis. Call Jacque or Chris at 247-
5600 for conference or group information.
Environmental education inquiries are
directed to the office of Sound to Sea at ext
21. Check the website at www.trinityctr.com
for an extensive tour.
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By The Sea Episcopal Church.
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Many of the annuals and perennials you
set out last spring are now in their full glory
and can be enjoyed both outside in the garden
as well as used in bouquets inside.
Annual plants such as zinnias,
snapdragons, cosmos and asters are favored
forcutting. Perennials include the shasta daisy,
yarrow, liatris, purple cone flower and even
black-eyed susans. Roses are among the best
plants to grow for a supply of cut flowers.
Whether arranging them for a show or
plopping them into a jar to add color on the
kitchen table, cut flowers will last longer and
look fresher if you will follow these easy
steps. Remember, the instant a flower is
removed from the plant, it is living on
borrowed time.
• The first essential is a sharp knife,
scissors or pruning shears. Cut soft stems
with a knife or scissors so as not to crush the
stem. Use pruning shears for woody stems.
• Do your cutting before the heat of the
day. Early morning is best.
• If cut at the proper stage, the flowers
will last about a week or two. For instance,
Lilies should be cut before the flower actually
opens, when the buds are puffy and showing
good color. Learning the proper stage for
each flower may take some practice.
• Carry a pail with a few inches of water;
put each stem cut into this at once.
• Cut at a slant to maximize the water-
absorbing surface and prevent a stem from
resting flat against the bottom of the container.
Cut stems a bit longer than will be needed.
• Fill a clean, deep container with tepid
water and let stand so air bubbles will vanish
before they can clog stems.
• Back in the house, re-cut each stem just
below a node and put it into the container of
water. Leave flowers in a cool dark place for
several hours or overnight.
• Handle flowers carefully by their stems
at every stage. When laying them out on a
table, let the blooms hang over the edge to
prevent crushing.
• Water will stay fresher and be absorbed
faster if a florist’s preservative is added. The
preservative can also be made by adding a
tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of
chlorine bleach to each gallon of water.
• As arrangements are made, re-cut each
stem on a slant to the desired length. Remove
foliage that will end up below the water line
of the vase.
• Place arrangements where they can be
seen and enjoyed the most. They will last
longer if they are kept out of direct sunlight,
heat and drafts.
• Add as much water as possible after the
vase is in place; maintain this level. Change
the water every day or two.
• As they fade, remove dead flowers.
Antiques Club Raleigh Bound
The Carteret County Antiques and Collectibles Club invites all those interested to join
its members for a delightful day at the Raleigh Antique and Flea Market on Saturday April
23. The bus will leave from the Belks-McDonalds parking lot in Morehead City at 6 a.m. and
return between 6 and 7 p.m., with a possible stop in Selma to visit more antique shops. A box
or bag lunch (bring your own) is advisable to allow more shopping time.
The trip is open to anyone interested. Cost is $22 per person. Please send a check to the
treasurer, Janice Fulcher, P.O. Box 181, Davis, N.C. 28524, or call Jane Page at
247-3887 or Anne Reeves at 247-2947.
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